Lowe's: Build & Grow

My Mom found told me about Lowe's Build and Grow workshop for kids. We took Peyton to the workshop for the first time this summer. He absolutely loved it! The entire idea is so cute. The kids get a work apron, goggles, and a kid size hammer. Then they get to hammer away on a little project. For each workshop the kids attend, they receive a patch and certificate for a job well done. Peyton loves going to the workshop. He proudly wears his apron through the store.

The big race car cart, of coarse. Oh how I love to push that thing through the store (lots of sarcasm behind those words).

This time Annisten thought she was old enough to join the workshop. She was more interested in how all the little wood pieces tasted and the sound of the hammer on the table. Of coarse she also had to check out what every one else was doing as well.

 Peyton worked so hard on his pumpkin. He wrinkled his face with concentration as he hammered away on the little pieces. Peyton was very proud to show off the finished project.

 The kids had such a great time at the Build and Grow workshop that we are going to make this a monthly activity.

Lowe's has moved from Halloween to Christmas decor. So the kids had to go down the isles "oohing" and "ahhing" over everything.

What Your Halloween Habits Say About You

You're a friendly person, but not the life of the party. You like making someone else's day - and you'll dress up if you think of a really fun costume. You definitely think of yourself as someone who has a dark side. And part of having that dark side means not showing it. Your inner child is creative, patient, and whimsical. You truly fear the dark side of humanity. You are a true misanthrope. You're prone to be quite emotional and over dramatic. Deep down, you enjoy being scared out of your mind... even if you don't admit it. You are a traditionalist with most aspects of your life. You like your Halloween costume to be basic, well made, and conventional enough to wear another year.

What's Your Halloween Personality?

Blogging Delemma

Today I finally get my computer back from the repair shop. I was trying to catch up on my blogging and ran into a problem. Every time I add photos to a new post, it comes up computer jargon. Then when I make the new post, the pictures appear. So strange... I tried to fix the problem and now I have a double entry.

OK a few hours later and several blog entries... and I figured it out. So I'm telling sharing this in case anyone else had this problem. Whenever you create a new post, switch the tab on the text box to compose. Problem solved! I feel silly that I did not even notice this before. Oh well at least I did not go for days with the problem.

My roommate from college, Amber, and I got together. We took the kids to Gardner Village in their Halloween costums to take a few cute photos. Annisten was not interested in taking pictures. She was so cranky. She is either crying or making grouchy faces in her pictures. Peyton on the other hand did not mind his picture taken, but he made this cheesy smile that wrinkled up his face. So I gave up on the picture taking busness for the day. Amber had better luck with Carter. He was all smiles and grins and enjoyed the day out in the sunshine I've yet to catch a good picture of the kids in their Halloween costumes.

You want what on your roll?

For the ward activity I made rolls. Peyton was snacking on them. He asked if I could warm the roll up and put poo on it. "What I asked?!" Then he clarified, "I want Winnie Pooh on it." Ahh...then I made the connection. He meant honey! I love the things kids say; Especially when they try to make connections, but are not sure of the words to use.

First Snow!!!!

The weatherman predicted rain then snow for Saturday. After waiting and waiting... and nothing happened. Our family was so disappointed. Sunday morning we woke up and were getting ready for Church. When I opened up the blinds to let the light in, I was shocked. Snow, everywhere, and still falling! Everything looked so beautiful. Peyton cheered with excitement.

I tired to get Annisten to touch the snow, but she would have nothing to do with it. I put her finger in the snow. Annisten fussed until I brushed it off. She likes to look at the snow, but touching the white stuff is off limits.



We ended up getting 5" of snow, but it all melted by the end of the day. Hopefully we will have a big winter like last year!

Park City

Since it was the BIG 5 Years, we decided to do a little celebrating. Corey planned a night at Park City. We took turns at the spa and stayed at the Park City Hotel. The fall view of the mountains from our room was breath taking. We love the fall.

For dinner we went to our favorite place to eat in Park City, Main Street Pizza. Turns out the kids like it too. Then we could not resist the Chocolate Factory. We love their Carmel apples. Just thinking about them makes my mouth water!

Fall and winter views.

The next morning we woke to find huge snow flakes falling. Peyton was thrilled about the snow. He bounced from window to window with excitement. Annisten just kept pointing making an "O" face. Before long the ground was covered in a white blanket.

We had a great time in Park City and were said to head back the valley. Peyton was disappointed that there was no snow at our house. We only had cold weather.

All About Bats!

Last week's theme for the kids was bats. Peyton learned how to write the letter "B". We learned all about bats, made bat projects, colored pictures of bats, and made bat cookies. Well we attempted to make bat cookies. I am not sure what I did to the cookie dough, but it was not cooperating. Then we tried to decorate cookies. Making cookies look like the picture does not always work. When everything else failed... I went with frosting and pre-made decorations. The kids did not seem to mind the cookie dis taster. They enjoyed helping and playing with the dough. Oh and of coarse eating the finished cookie.

You gotta be kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!

About a month ago I wrote a blog entry about how I finally got rid of my mole troubles. The pestky little critter, who makes big messes in my yard, is back! I cannot believe it. The mole was gone for a month and now he thinks he can come back into my yard! AHHHHH! HELP! I need to get rid of this thing. Any suggestions? I'm getting desperate.

Gardner Village

My roommate from college, Amber, and I got together. We took the kids to Gardner Village in their Halloween costums to take a few cute photos. Annisten was not interested in taking pictures. She was so cranky. She is either crying or making grouchy faces in her pictures. Peyton on the other hand did not mind his picture taken, but he made this cheesy smile that wrinkled up his face. So I gave up on the picture taking busness for the day. Amber had better luck with Carter. He was all smiles and grins and enjoyed the day out in the sunshine I've yet to catch a good picture of the kids in their Halloween costumes.

5 Years Together

On Friday October 10 we were married in the Nauvoo Temple. This was one of the most exciting and much anticipated days of our lives. We cannot believe that we have been married for 5 wonderful years. Its hard to even think what life was like before we met.

Each day we love and appreciate one another more. We are excited to spend forever together.

In The Begining...

Corey and I met at IHOP through a mutral friend in February 2002.








On our first date we went to a Hypnotist show and watched The Family Man with some couples from his ward.


While on an Easter Egg Hunt, Corey surprised Tiffany with an engagement proposal.



Three days later, Tiffany lost the engagement ring at a gas station in Laramie, WY. We searched for two hours in flip flops and shorts in ankle deep snow for the ring; only to find nothing.


A month later the ring was mailed back to us in a plain envelope and stamp. To our amazement, the ring was in perfect condition.


We were married on October 10, 2003 at the Nauvoo Temple.









For our honeymoon, we went to Lake Tahoe.
We moved to Charleston, South Carolina our first year of marriage. We absolutely loved South Carolina with all the state's beauty and charm.






After a year we moved back to Utah and started a family.

New Temples Buzzing News

LDS Church plans 5 new temple locations

President Thomas S. Monson surprised thousands of people with the announcements of 5 new temples. There is always excitement with new temple announcements, but this one is more shocking for our family. A temple in Kansas City area. Did I hear this right? Corey heard it too. So I guess I did. 

Growing up I remember making at least 9 hour drive to Dallas to go to the temple. Then when the St. Louis temple was announced, everyone was thrilled. Since then there has been a few temple announcements in the area, but all of these temples are about 3 1/2 to 4 hours away from Kansas City. So this is a big deal for my family. Well and not to mention all of the Church history background that goes along with the announcement.

This news has made the local news papers in Kansas City. People are chatting online and giving their guesses as to where the temple will be built. Its all the buzz in KC.

Which Disney Princess Are You!

Growing up my Dad always lovingly called me Gourdhead or Warthead. I always told him that my name was pretty, pretty princess. Well, I am no longer just pretty, pretty princess. I am Pocahantas. 

My friend Raschell had this quiz on her blog. So I had to give it a try. I was curious to know what kind of Disney princess I could be. The quiz just takes a minute and the results might shock you. Give it a try.

You Are Pocahantas!

Free-spirited and wise. You have a strong passionate spirit that touches and changes all who know you. The wisdom and common sense that you have is really what guides you through life. Even so, you also have a very playful side that loves adventure and excitement.

Which Disney Princess Are You?